ARC 505 – History of Architecture IV
COURSE PARTICULARS
Course Code: ARC 505
Course Title: History of Architecture IV
No. of Units: 2
Course Duration: Two hour of theory per week for 13 weeks.
Status: Compulsory
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Prerequisite: NIL
COURSE INSTRUCTORS
Dr. T.O. Odeyale
Room 031, SET Building,
Dept. of Architecture,
Federal University of Technology, Akure,
Nigeria.
Phone: +2348136016354
Email: [email protected]
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Arc. H.A. Ayoola
Room 203, SET Building,
Dept. of Architecture,
Federal University of Technology, Akure,
Nigeria.
Phone: +2348033799014
Email: [email protected]
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This is a study of the various theoretical propositions that have formed the new Architecture in
the West European countries and America. Discussion on the works of various masters such as
Le Corbusier, Peter Behrens, Walter Gropius, Mies Van der Rohe and F.L Wright were studied
in detail and compared to deepen the understanding of modern trend in architecture. Through
examination of of the concepts and theories that surrounds modernism and postmodernism are
also given adequate consideration. A critical appraisal of the theory and practise of contemporary
architecture in developing countries, current trends and contemporary philosophies of
architecture.
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COURSE OBJECTIVES
The objectives of this course are to:
• introduce students to the various pioneers of modern architecture, the philosophical
reasoning and ideas that has guided their works.
• elucidate on the ideologies and thoughts that crystallize and contribute to the development
of International style cum modern architecture such as cubism, expressionism etc.
COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES / COMPETENCIES
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
(Knowledge based)
• analyse the architectural philosophy of the various pioneers of modern architecture ;
• understand the development and the transformation in architecture from this early
modern periods till date;
• understand the various works of the pioneers of the modern architecture and
postmodernist architects.
(Skills)
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Apply the philosophy of the pioneers of modern architecture to design;
Giving concern and direction for future development;
Development of the understanding for regional architecture
GRADING SYSTEM FOR THE COURSE
This course will be graded as follows:
Class Attendance
5%
Assignments / test
35%
Final Examination
60%
TOTAL
100%
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
Attendance: It is compulsory for every student to be in class for lectures. Attendance records
will be kept and not less than 65% attendance is expected from students to be qualified to sit for
the final examination. In case of illness or other unavoidable cause of absence, the student must
communicate as soon as possible with any of the instructors, indicating the reason for the
absence.
Academic Integrity: Violations of academic integrity, including dishonesty in assignments,
examinations, or other academic performances are prohibited. Cases of academic dishonesty will
be reported to the University Management for appropriate sanctions in accordance with the
guidelines for handling students’ misconduct as spelt out in the Students’ Handbook.
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Assignments: Students are expected to submit assignments as at when due. Any student who
fails to comply as appropriate will score zero for that assignment. Only under extenuating
circumstances, for which a student has notified any of the instructors in advance, will late
submission of assignments be permitted.
Code of Conduct in Lecture Room: Students should turn off their cell phones during lectures.
Students are prohibited from engaging in other activities (such as texting, watching videos, etc.)
during lectures.
READING LIST
Banister Fletchers- A History of Architecture
Henry-Russell Hitchcock- International Style, Architecture since 1922
Kenneth Frampton- Modern Architecture: A Critical History
Nikolas Pevsner - The sources of Modern Architecture
Hassan, Uddin Khan- International Style
COURSE OUTLINE
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Topic
Remark
Introduction and General review of the course.
Review of the development of modern architecture
since 1900 (Beaux Art, Art and Craft, Industrial
revolution)
Theoretical positions that shapes the New Architecture
in the West
Expressionism, Cubism, Purism, Structuralism, Avant
Garde, De Stijl (Piet Mondrian)
CIAM 1- IV and the ideas of the International Style
Modernism as dominant style and the idea of machine
aesthetics in Modern Architecture (Streamlining and
Biomorphic)
Criticism of International Style and Modern
Architecture
Postmodernism
Study of some selected architects and their works
(Robert Venturi, Richard Neutra, Oscar Niemeyer,
Frank Gehry, Phillip Johnson, Zaha Hadid etc.)
Appraisal of the theory and practise of contemporary
architecture in developing countries
Current Trends and Philosophies of contemporary
architecture (e.g. Blobitecture, Deconstructivism)
Seminar presentation and test
Revision
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